DHAKA: The voting in the by-elections to Bogura-1 and Jashore-6 parliamentary constituencies is underway amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The polling began at 9:00 am on Monday (July 14) and will continue until 5:00 pm without any break.

Election Commission (EC) Secretary Md Alamgir said no one will be allowed to vote without wearing mask and abiding health guidelines. 

A general holiday has been declared in the polling areas. EC also imposed restriction on vehicle movements in and around electoral areas. Members of law enforcement have been deployed to maintain law and order.  

Six candidates are running in Bogura-1, while three in Jashore-6 constituencies from three major political parties – Bangladesh Awami League, BNP and Jatiya Party.

There are 330,918 voters and 123 polling stations in the Bogura-1 by-polls, while 204,397 voters are expected to exercise their franchise at 79 polling stations in Jashore-6.

BDST: 1235 HRS, JULY 14, 2020
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